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Expand vs Improve - What's the difference?

expand | improve | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between expand and improve

is that expand is to express (something) at length and/or in detail while improve is to make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

In intransitive terms the difference between expand and improve

is that expand is to feel generous or optimistic while improve is to become better.

Expand vs Elongated - What's the difference?

expand | elongated |


As verbs the difference between expand and elongated

is that expand is to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one while elongated is past tense of elongate.

As an adjective elongated is

extensive in length.

Expenditure vs Expand - What's the difference?

expenditure | expand |


As a noun expenditure

is act of expending or paying out.

As a verb expand is

to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

Expand vs Fatten - What's the difference?

expand | fatten | Synonyms |

Expand is a synonym of fatten.


As verbs the difference between expand and fatten

is that expand is (label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one while fatten is to become fatter.

Succeed vs Expand - What's the difference?

succeed | expand | Related terms |

Succeed is a related term of expand.


As verbs the difference between succeed and expand

is that succeed is to follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of while expand is (label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

Expand vs Wax - What's the difference?

expand | wax | Related terms |

Expand is a related term of wax.


As verbs the difference between expand and wax

is that expand is (label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one while wax is to apply wax to (something, such as a shoe, a floor, a car, or an apple), usually to make it shiny or wax can be to increasingly assume the specified characteristic, become.

As a noun wax is

beeswax or wax can be (rare) the process of growing or wax can be (dated|colloquial) an outburst of anger.

As an adjective wax is

made of wax.

Expand vs Ripen - What's the difference?

expand | ripen | Related terms |

Expand is a related term of ripen.


As verbs the difference between expand and ripen

is that expand is (label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one while ripen is to grow ripe; to become mature, as in botany: grain, fruit, flowers, and the like;.

Raise vs Expand - What's the difference?

raise | expand | Related terms |

Raise is a related term of expand.


In label|en|transitive terms the difference between raise and expand

is that raise is (label) to create, increase or develop while expand is (label) to express (something) at length and/or in detail.

As verbs the difference between raise and expand

is that raise is (label) to cause to rise; to lift or elevate while expand is (label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

As a noun raise

is (us) an increase in wages or salary; a rise (uk).

Expand vs Discourse - What's the difference?

expand | discourse | Related terms |

Expand is a related term of discourse.


As verbs the difference between expand and discourse

is that expand is (label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one while discourse is to engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.

As a noun discourse is

(uncountable|archaic) verbal exchange, conversation.

Advance vs Expand - What's the difference?

advance | expand | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between advance and expand

is that advance is to move forwards, to approach while expand is to feel generous or optimistic.

As verbs the difference between advance and expand

is that advance is to bring forward; to move towards the front; to make to go on while expand is to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

As a noun advance

is a forward move; improvement or progression.

As an adjective advance

is completed before need or a milestone event.

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